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We offer a range of self-paced professional development courses designed specifically for K-12 educators. Our courses focus on practical, research-informed strategies that you can apply immediately in your classroom. Topics include student engagement, formative assessment, AI in education, hybrid learning, culturally responsive teaching, and growth mindset teaching. Each course includes short videos, quizzes, downloadable resources, and activities to support your learning journey. You can explore all available courses and view detailed syllabi on our homepage to find the best fit for your professional growth needs.

We offer a range of high-quality, self-paced professional development courses designed specifically for K-12 educators. Our courses are practical, research-informed, and built around videos, templates, and activities you can use immediately in your classroom. Key features include:

• Courses cover essential topics such as student engagement, assessment, online and hybrid learning, executive functioning, Universal Design for Learning, social-emotional learning, data literacy, artificial intelligence, and effective instructional practice.
• Each course includes short, focused lessons with clear objectives, guided reflections, downloadable resources, and meaningful activities.
• Lessons unlock sequentially, with auto-graded quizzes and rubric-scored activities to ensure mastery.
• Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate showing the course title and professional development hours.
• Access to courses lasts 12 months from purchase, with options for group or district enrollments.

You can browse all available courses and view syllabi directly on our homepage to find the best fit for your professional learning needs.

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Our "Data Literacy for Teachers" course empowers educators to analyze, interpret, and apply student data effectively to inform instruction and enhance engagement.

• The course includes 10 interactive lessons on data types, visualization, and application.
• You learn to use data to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
• Collaboration techniques for sharing data insights with colleagues are emphasized.
• The course culminates in a capstone project designing a data-informed unit or intervention.

This intermediate-level course offers 5 PD hours and personalized instructor guidance.

Explore the course details here: Data Literacy for Teachers.

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We provide an instructor-guided course titled "Engaging Online Classrooms - Strategies for Engagement" that focuses on intentional design to increase participation and motivation in virtual settings.

• The course covers practical engagement boosters tailored for online and hybrid learning.
• It includes personalized instructor feedback and flexible scheduling.
• You earn a PD certificate upon completion.

Additionally, our "Introduction to Effective Online Teaching" course offers evidence-based strategies for creating learner-friendly online environments that promote meaningful student interaction.

Learn more about these courses here: Engaging Online Classrooms and Introduction to Effective Online Teaching.

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Our "Effective Assessment & Feedback in Online & Hybrid Learning" course offers practical strategies to assess student learning and engagement meaningfully in virtual settings.

• The course covers formative and authentic assessment techniques.
• It teaches how to provide timely, actionable feedback to motivate students.
• Personalized instructor guidance supports applying these strategies effectively.

This beginner-level course awards 5 PD hours and includes a certificate upon completion.

For more on assessment and engagement, see: Effective Assessment & Feedback in Online & Hybrid Learning and our blog article on formative assessment techniques: Formative Assessment Techniques for Daily Lessons.

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We offer an instructor-guided course called "AI Skills (for Non-Techies)" that helps educators learn practical AI workflows without coding or jargon. This course is designed to be accessible and immediately applicable, providing personalized instructor feedback as you learn on your own schedule.

• The course requires no prior technical knowledge.
• It focuses on practical AI applications to enhance teaching and student engagement.
• You earn a PD certificate after completion.

Explore this course to gain confidence in using AI tools to support your classroom practice: AI Skills (for Non-Techies) and learn more about AI in education in our blog: AI in Education: A Practical Guide for K-12 Teachers.

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We offer practical AI strategies through our "AI Skills (for Non-Techies)" course, which focuses on workflows educators can implement immediately to support engagement without technical barriers.

• The course avoids coding and jargon to reduce overwhelm.
• It provides personalized instructor feedback to help apply AI tools effectively.
• You learn to integrate AI to personalize learning and increase motivation.

Additionally, our blog features a guide titled "AI in Education: A Practical Guide for K-12 Teachers" that offers actionable ideas for using AI to enhance learning experiences.

Find out more here: AI Skills (for Non-Techies) and AI in Education Blog Guide.

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We offer courses like "Classroom Management in Online & Hybrid Learning" and "Engagement Boosters That Work" that provide clear, structured routines to sustain student engagement in hybrid settings enhanced by AI tools.

• These courses teach strategies to build routines that support participation and motivation.
• They address unique challenges of hybrid classrooms, including managing transitions and interactions.
• Personalized instructor feedback helps tailor routines to your context.

These practical approaches help integrate AI tools smoothly while keeping students actively involved.

Learn more here: Classroom Management in Online & Hybrid Learning and Engagement Boosters That Work.

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